Investigating the role of host genetic factors in COVID-19 severity and susceptibility can inform our understanding of the underlying biological mechanisms that influence adverse outcomes and drug development. Here we present a second updated genome-wide association study (GWAS) on COVID-19 severity and infection susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 from t

In general, research in geographical dialects in Malaysia has uncovered dialect distribution based on lexical and phonological differences, which has been the basis of today’s geo-linguistic studies. This study investigated the emotion lexicon, ‘marah’ (angry) and ‘malas’ (lazy), in the dialect of Malay, Langkawi Island. Data were collect

Quadratic stochastic operator (QSO) was initiated by Bernstein in the early 20th century as the mathematical investigation on population genetics, involving the synthesis of Mendelian law of crossing and Galtonian law of regression. Since then, the study of QSO has been significantly developed for decades to describe dynamical systems in many areas

Halal is a term used to describe items and actions that are acceptable in Islam, including food, medication, and way of life decisions. The medical viewpoint is concerned with making sure that goods and services are beneficial and safe for human use. Wet cupping therapy, known as Hijamah, constitutes a medical practice rooted in the teachings of Pr

The occurrence of urban heat islands has become a rising concern in densely populated places, particularly in Klang Valley. Strategies for mitigation are thus needed to reduce urban heat, particularly considering the rising of urbanization, global warming, and the frequency and intensity of heatwaves. The potential of green infrastructure is being

Introduction: Early childhood is a period of rapid physical and cognitive development in which a child’s habits are formed. Sedentary behaviors and inadequate sleeps contributes to the rise in overweight and obesity. This study aims to look into the physical activity (PA), screen time (ST) and sleep time of under-five children. Methodology: A cro

يهدف هذا البحث إلى دراسة موضوع "الوصية الواجبة بين الشريعة الإسلامية وقانون ولاية سلانجور: دراسة تحليلية". قد تناول البحث بيان تعريف الوصية ومشروعيتها في الإسلام. وتطرق البحث في توضيح حقيق

Young horseshoe crabs undergo ecdysis to grow and leave behind their old exoskeleton, or exuviae, but our knowledge of the morphology of both the exoskeleton and exuviae are scarce. This study aimed to investigate the process through a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) approach. The exuviae from the first and second ecdysis of the instars of Tachy

This study was a case-control study involving 160 respondents with the objective to determine the association between stunting and feeding problems among infants and young children attending health clinics in the Kuantan district. Children with any feeding problem have more than four-time significantly higher risk of becoming stunted (OR: 4.2 [95%

Overweight and obesity are increasingly prevalent with a ratio of 1 in 2 among adult Malaysian. 65 percent of staff in a primary care clinic was found to be either obese or overweight. A program with the aim to empower clinic members to achieve reduction in weight and body fat percentage (BF%), improve fitness and build teamwork was initiated in Au